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6 Clipping and Coiling Web resource: aneurysm/treatment.htmlhttp://www.mayoclinic.org/cerebral- aneurysm/treatment.html Clipping: The most common surgical treatment for a cerebral aneurysm involves placing a metal clip around the neck of the aneurysm to prevent rupture Coiling: Endovascular therapy in which a neuroradiologist passes a catheter through an artery and deposits detachable platinum coils in the aneurysm. This prevents bleeding and protects against subarachnoid hemorrhage.

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58 Promote Communication Attract patient’s attention before talking Avoid environmental distractions Speak directly to patient, distinctly and in clear, short sentences Ask patient to perform one task at a time, giving plenty of time & breaking down into small steps